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Newspaper
Scandia Journal
Location
Scandia, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jul 04, 1963
Page
1
Plans for the 1963 Scandia Picnic set for July 22 23 and 24 outline entertainment modules. Preschool on Monday and school age children on Wednesday join a Tuesday amateur show with Mrs Delbert Aspegren and Mrs Glenn Loring coordinating acts. The Silver Star Shows bring eight rides and 15 concessions starting at 7 p.m.
The National Society for the Prevention of Blindness warns there is no safe method to observe the July 20 1963 solar eclipse without risking retinal burns. It cites past incidents in Utah Washington and other areas and urges viewer using television projections or simple cardboard viewers.
The past week saw new and renewal subscriptions noted for residents including Mrs. Nathan Isaacson Centraila Washington Mrs. Axel He Hablund Kansas City Mrs. John P Nelson Kansas City C J Johnston Max Muth Ira Berry Mrs. Elmer Loring Mrs Hannah Freed Co W Strom Bjner Larsen Neal McBride Carl Erickson Alva Thompson Mrs Bertha Granstedt Joseph McDonald now Frank Berggren Norton Mrs John Sankey Republic.
Mr. and Mrs. Woodrow Anderson hosted a Sunday afternoon reception for Mr. and Mrs. James L. Schmidt at the Methodist Fellowship Hall in Scandia. A four tier cake, pink candles, and lace decor defined the display. Linda Anderson registered guests. Chery Currie managed the gift table. Refreshments were served by local volunteers. The Schmidts were wed June 13 at the University Methodist Church in Salina.
Mr and Mrs Maurice Johnson and family from Houston spent Wednesday to Friday night with Mr and Mrs Charles Johnson. Beth Marshall accompanied them to Houston to spend a few weeks.
Brownie Scouts enjoyed a Saturday afternoon picnic at Legion Park. Attendees included Carolyn Isaacson Joan Isaacson Nancy Larson Cindy Erickson Sharon Runft Dianne Larson Carla Kallman Anne Perry Nancy Thompson Mrs Flossie Larson and Josie Robison. Next meeting postponed to a date labeled 194-33 Pao.
The Friendly Group of the Amana met at Mrs. Kenneth Tuley’s home Friday afternoon June 28 with co host Mrs. J W Smith. Devotionals were by Mrs. Smith. They spent the afternoon making bandages and a scrap book. The next meeting will be July 26.
The Klima Lumber Yard announces a grand opening this Saturday July 6 with free coffee doughnuts cookies tea balloons and candy for children. The Summer Sale runs for one week. Mrs Fred Tarkowski of Denver and Ed Anderson visited with Mr and Mrs Clark Danielson Friday.
Friday July 5 at Smith Center then Sunday July 7. Superior Nebraska Wed July 10. Concordia home. Friday July 12 Hebron away. Sunday July 14 Beloit away. July 17 18 19 20 21 Sub-Dist Tournament. Wednesday July 24 Marysville away. league tournament indicates league with all games at 8:00 p.m.
The K-18 Republic County Baseball Tournament runs July 9 to July 14 in Munden. Narka faces Cuba at 8 p.m. July 9 and 7 p.m. July 10. Scandia plays Munden Republic and Agenda meets at 8 45.
Citizens nationwide will ring bells for four minutes starting at 1 PM on July 4 to honor and remember the 1776 Liberty Bell moment. The event invites individuals, families, and communities to participate and reflect on the nation’s founding.
At a joint meeting of Rural high school district No 6 and Common school district No 6 held Friday night June 28, the boards voted to purchase school busses.
The Rolla and Lillie Thompson estate presents Scandia Museum with artifact pages for 1st Lt. George Houder Thompson born April 9, 1921 two miles west of Scandia. He died October 9, 1944 near Lido Assam India while flying cargo over the hump. The set includes a Purple Heart to his parents his jacket and the flag from his funeral.
A list of upcoming games shows Scandia playing at Munden on July 14 and at Narka on July 25. Additional dates include July 18 at home against Scandia, July 21 agenda at Scandia, July 28 away at Scandia versus Republic, and August 1 away at Cuba.
A brief listing shows Norway visiting Scandia on July 8, Scandia hosting Norway on July 15, Cuba visiting Scandia on July 22, and Scandia ending July by visiting Courtland on July 29. The series features four regional matchups at local venues.
Sunday services at the Scandia Rest Home were led by the Scandia MYF with Oscar Johnson and Mrs. Loren Isaacson assisting. June 23 featured Luther League chair of Amana Lutheran church and Mrs. Max Berry in charge. June 30 saw Rev. Ezra Zimmmerman of North Branch lead services with local helpers. A birthday cake honored Dr. C. V. Haggman. Blanche Haggman attended. Visitors included multiple residents and clergy from Courtland, Concordia, and other towns.
The Scandia Juniors played three games. They beat Belleville 7 to 3 on the new Belleville diamond with Krob collecting two hits including a home run. On Friday they lost to Superior 5 to 4 despite outhitting 8 to 4, with Zurfluh and Hunchusky sharing mound duties. Sunday they defeated Glasco 8 to 4 at home as Krob and Zurfluh starred on the mound and in the field. The club announced upcoming games against Clyde Smith Center and Superior around July 4th to 7th.
Marilyn Ann Anderson and James L. Schmidt exchanged vows June 13 at the University Methodist church in Salina. Officiant Rev. George B. Taylor led the ceremony with white gladioli decor. The bride wore nylon chiffon over taffeta with lace jacket and a pearl crown veil. The groom is stationed at Schilling AFB in Salina. They will reside in Salina after a reception at the USO.
Mrs Mabel B Agee wife of Ray L Agee of 3019 N Prospect St Colorado Springs died Friday in a local hospital after 13 years residence Born Beatrice Nebraska April 23 1913 Survived by husband two brothers Ted and Thomas Walker a sister Opal Moss a half brother Perry Larkmer nieces and nephews and step siblings Funeral services held 2 pm Tuesday Blunt Mortuary Chapel Rev Ward Hurlburt burial in Fairview Cemetery American Legion Auxiliary with Scouts to ring Bells of Freedom on Thursday noon for four minutes Also note Walter Saunders returned home Friday from Republic County Hospital.
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